MSI is certainly no stranger to high-end PC gaming equipment, with a wide array of peripherals and impressive desktop and laptop setups under its name. With that being said, MSI recently unveiled its new MAG 321CUPDF monitor, which it claims is the first-ever curved dual-mode monitor designed for gaming. A 32-inch screen, MSI promises that the MAG 321CUPDF provides a versatile gaming experience for users who require high-end performance from their gear.
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As such, you might be looking for a top-tier monitor to complete your gaming setup – so what exactly does the MSI MAG 321CUPDF come with? Let’s take a look.
Dual-Mode Feature
The MSI MAG 321CUPDF packs a sharp 1500R curved screen with a 4K resolution at 3840 x 2160 pixels, and this runs at a smooth 160Hz refresh rate. There’s also the option for a lower 1920 x 1080 resolution that runs at a much smoother 320Hz refresh rate – this is where the monitor’s dual-mode capabilities come in. According to MSI, the MAG 321CUPDF is able to easily switch between both resolutions and refresh rates, allowing users to instantly adjust their screen settings on the fly. The monitor also comes with support for different aspect ratios including 24.5 and 27-inch screens.
By comparison, most other monitors with dual-mode settings will need users to manually adjust the refresh rate, although the MAG 321CUPDF’s switching feature users intelligent detection to determine a player’s current screen resolution, and in response adjusts the refresh rate accordingly for a more seamless gaming session. The monitor also uses a button that allows to switch between different screen settings during usage.
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Other Details
In addition to the monitor’s main selling point, the MSI MAG 321CUPDF also packs a typical brightness of 350 nits and a contrast ratio of 3000:1, and the 8-bit+FRC display panel covers 136% of the sRGB, 93% of the Adobe RGB, and 97% of the DCI-P3 color space. Also included are 0.5 ms GTG response time, a VESA DisplayHDR 400, and AMD FreeSync Premium certification.
As it is a gaming monitor, there are some specific features that you won’t find anywhere else – MSI has included its Smart Crosshair feature, AI Vision, and Optix Scope with support for Wide Color Gamut, PiP, and PbP. As for its design, the monitor comes with a stand that can be adjusted in height and tilted, with several connectivity options including two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4a with HBR3, a USB Type-C port with 15W power delivery, and a headphone jack.
As for price, it’s expected that the MSI MAG 321CUPDF will start at around $499.
